DMN: Todd Archer chat transcript

[Chief]

[Comment From DMoneyDMoney: ]
What do you think about the release of Adams? I personally like the release. There were more times then I would like to admit when I caught myself throwing items at the TV during games because of a dumb move on his part.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:24 DMoney
11:26


Todd Archer:
I'm happy for your TV, DMoney. I understand the move. I find it funny that some people who did nothing but kill Flo for the last few years are now up in arms that the Cowboys decided to cut ties. I think you cut ties a year too early than a year too late. There was slippage in Adams' game in 2009 but he was still effective in protecting Tony Romo's blindside. I'm OK with this move but I think Adams will be a starter somewhere this year.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:26 Todd Archer
11:26


[Comment From DanDan: ]
Do you think Kurt Warner makes it to Canton?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:26 Dan
11:27


Todd Archer:
I do. MVPs. Phenomenal Super Bowl games, even though he won only one. But I don't have a vote. I'd come back when Rick Gosselin is having a chat. He's one of the voters.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:27 Todd Archer
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[Comment From SethSeth: ]
Why is everyone so down on Roy Williams? He is what he is, a possession receiver and a major endzone threat. Its not his fault Jerry overpaid for his services. I just think alot of people need to put his contract aside and let him do what he does. I understand he dropped alot of passes last year but I personally think that was a fluke season for him. I can remember watching this guy in college and in Detroit and thinking to myself man this guy has some of the best hands Ive ever seen. Would you agree that he is not the kind of receiver that is gonna put up 1400 yds a season but can easily make 10 TD's and is that enough to shut these fans up who keep wanting to dump him?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:27 Seth
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Todd Archer:
If he has 70 catches for 1,000 yards to go with those 10 touchdowns, then, yes, he'll make the fans happy. He is paid like a No. 1 wide out but he has put up No. 3 wide out numbers. That's why people are upset. I think he's better than what he's shown here over 25 games but at some point you have to wonder. You can't put the contract to the side. And you can't forget the picks they gave up to get him. The expectation level should come down but that doesn't mean people should be happy with his production.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:29 Todd Archer
11:29


[Comment From ReidReid: ]
Do you think our top pick last year, Jason Williams, can come back and have an impact this year?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:29 Reid
11:31


Todd Archer:
I don't know. He has a long way to go. This is a big off-season for him. He has to show he can handle some sort of role. He has the athleticism but he needs to pick up the mental part of the game. Too many times LB coch Reggie Herring in camp had to yell reminders to him. I wish I could give you a more definitive answer on this one but I haven't seen it yet.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:31 Todd Archer
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[Comment From GMGM: ]
Would you trade your 1st Rd, 2nd Rd, and 3rd Rd picks for Marcus McNeill and Brandon Marshall if you could...
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:31 GM
11:31


Todd Archer:
Heck no.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:31 Todd Archer
11:32


[Comment From AJAJ: ]
We here all about draft grades. What is the difference between a 1st round offensive tackle and one that is projected to go in the 3rd round?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:32 AJ
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Todd Archer:
A first rounder can come in and play right away. A third rounder might be able to play but likely needs some time to develop and learn.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:32 Todd Archer
11:32


[Comment From SwagSwag: ]
Do you think going after Golden Tate would be a good move in the first round?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:32 Swag
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Todd Archer:
First round? No. Second round? Maybe, yeah. I like Tate's game. I think he could bring some to the return game, too.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:33 Todd Archer
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[Comment From MikeMike: ]
How long do you think it will be before Jerry attempts to bag up the rubble of Texas Stadium and start trying to sale it to the fans??
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:33 Mike
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Todd Archer:
It wouldn't be Jerry. He never owned the stadium. The City of Irving did. It might put something together, but not the Cowboys.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:34 Todd Archer
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[Comment From BocephusBocephus: ]
Could Pat Watkins get back into the mix at safety? People forget he was once a starter and got off to a hot start before falling apart.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:34 Bocephus
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Todd Archer:
I don't see it. He is a great special teams player but I don't know how many fans he has in the building to be a starter again. He's had some spot duty and made some mistakes. I think that was some of his work on Miek Vrabel's TD at KC in 2009.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:35 Todd Archer
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[Comment From TexTex: ]
Do you think Deon Anderson will be on the roster next season?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:35 Tex
11:36


Todd Archer:
I would be surprised. The legal stuff is still pending but the Cowboys have looked at Kentucky's John Conner as FB prospect. it's a shame because Deon is a good kid. Just made a mistake.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:36 Todd Archer
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[Comment From JBJB: ]
We know the Cowboys desperately need help at offensive line and we hear about safety all the time. In your opinion, is there another position the Cowboys might grab if a certain player falls to them?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:37 JB
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Todd Archer:
Wide receiver. They've had most of the top guys in for a visit. And cornerback, too. I can see them grabbing a corner that might fall through the cracks some.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:38 Todd Archer
11:38


[Comment From DarrylDarryl: ]
Why are the Cowboys one of the favorites for the Super Bowl in the NFC when they just finally won their first playoff game against a team they have beaten twice already that year?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:38 Darryl
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Todd Archer:
What's wrong with being one of the favorites? They won the division. They have just about everybody back. I'd say they're one of five or six favorites in a conference that I think is pretty wide open. New Orleans should be there. Minnesota if Favre comes back. Green Bay has a good nucleus. I think the Giants bounce back. The Cowboys are in that conversation.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:39 Todd Archer
11:39


[Comment From AnthonyAnthony: ]
Will Carpenter ever see his role expand? Maybe take Brookings spot one day?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:39 Anthony
11:41


Todd Archer:
This is his last year under contract. They liked what he did in 2009 in the nickel package but they still want him to be more physical. Can he be a full-time player? That's a good question. I think so but I don't think he would bring everything Brooking brings. But I think Carpenter can play in the NFL for a long time.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:41 Todd Archer
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[Comment From ArynAryn: ]
Do the 2nd year players look more physically ready to contribute this year? A lot has been written about Brewster's baby fat, and how are Williams and Hodge coming along after season ending surgeries?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:41 Aryn
11:42

Todd Archer:
We haven't seen them so I can't really say. Hodge won't be ready for the OTAs and mini-camp. Brewster and Williams are doing everything int he conditioning program. Here's my thought on Brewster: he will never look pretty but he will fight and scrap. Hodge faces an uphill battle this year, I think. He has to be a special teams' ace.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:42 Todd Archer
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[Comment From Tex Tex: ]
Looking back at last seasons inablility to convert short yardage situations, do you blame the O-line, Barber, or the play calling?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:42 Tex
11:44

Todd Archer:
All of the above. Barber should be better there. Here's something we never saw - or at least I don't remember seeing - Barber diving over the top. He was good at doing that in previous years. Maybe there was penetration on plays that didn't allow him to jump over the pile or myabe his leg injury prevented some of that.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:44 Todd Archer
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[Comment From kahunu kahunu: ]
We know Terence newman is a pro bowl cornerback, but is there any chance they trade or release newman before season opener
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:44 kahunu
11:44

Todd Archer:
I would say there's zero chance of that happening. Why would you want to trade or release him?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:44 Todd Archer
11:44


[Comment From Heywood Heywood: ]
if the cowboys select a reciever high in the draft, do you think thats the end of the road for Crayton here in Dallas?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:44 Heywood
11:45

Todd Archer:
End of the road? Not necessarily. Patrick has value in his role. Romo trusts him to make plays for him. He is a serviceable punt returner. I'd try and keep him or maybe you could put together some package to get value back. But I like Crayton. I think he's solid.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:45 Todd Archer
11:46


[Comment From DOLLAZTEXAS DOLLAZTEXAS: ]
I really think Tashard Choice is much more talented than Marion Barber. Do you think the Cowboys will eventually trade Barber before the season? He is liked by the fans but trading him will really let the other guys shine. Lets hope Jerry makes the right move.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:46 DOLLAZTEXAS
11:47

Todd Archer:
I'm not sure there's much of a market for Barber in part because of his contract and in part because he's never run for 1,000 yards in a season. Choice, I think, will get more work in 2010, and I think it will come at the expense of Barber. If a team loses a back early in camp or early in the season, then maybe they would make a play for Barber but I would be surprised.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:47 Todd Archer
11:47


[Comment From Tex Tex: ]
When does Miles get a long term deal?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:47 Tex
11:49

Todd Archer:
I'll go with November. He has to show he's more than a one-year wonder to get a big-time deal. And without a new CBA, it's hard for the Cowboys to do some business. I've been an Austin guy from the beginning. He has talent you can't coach. He has size and speed and he put it all together last year. The Cowboys want to see a little more of it. Go back to 2006 when Tony Romo splashed on the season. The teams waited until the middle part of the 2007 season to give him a big deal. I'd see something similar with Austin.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:49 Todd Archer
11:49


[Comment From charlie charlie: ]
If Taylor Mays and Dez Bryant sits @ #27 who u take Archer!
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:49 charlie
11:49

Todd Archer:
Bryant. Who you taking?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:49 Todd Archer
11:49


[Comment From texas111 texas111: ]
How likely is it that the Cowboys will draft Shipley?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:49 texas111
11:51

Todd Archer:
David Moore is on that bandwagon. I'm not quite there yet. I don't see Wes Welker when I see Shipley play. He can fill some holes on a roster but he's not very big. Welker is solidly put together. Maybe Shipley could become that way, but not right away. I'd be somewhat surprised if the Cowboys went for Shipley.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:51 Todd Archer
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[Comment From Abe Abe: ]
Do you know the dates the Cowboys will be in Oxnard, CA this year?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:51 Abe
11:51

Todd Archer:
They haven't released that yet. Just a guess, so don't hold me to this but I would say they get there around Aug. 12 or 13 and stay for two weeks.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:51 Todd Archer
11:51


[Comment From Roger in NC Roger in NC: ]
Do you think more teams will purge their rosters of high contracts(avg. players) after the draft for strategic reasons?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:51 Roger in NC
11:52

Todd Archer:
Not anymore than in the past. If they wanted to purge guys, they would've already done it in most cases.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:52 Todd Archer
11:52


[Comment From Dave Dave: ]
Can Sam Bradford really be so good as to help the Rams get respectful again? The hype is the next coming of Marino/Elway..........
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:52 Dave
11:54

Todd Archer:
I understand why people are high on Bradford. He has the size. He has the arm. Seems like a good kid. But aside from Adrian Peterson when was the last OU skill player to do much of anything in the NFL? Not to offend the Sooners out there, but they haven't had much success.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:54 Todd Archer
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[Comment From Casey Casey: ]
Do you think the Cowboys would considering taking a Marty Gilyard in the second round. Good young WR with speed and could be a force at PR/KR
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:54 Casey
11:57

Todd Archer:
Gilyard is one of my favorites. He's slight, lie Shipley, but he is a bigger big-play threat. With the current set up at WR, the Cowboys can ease a rookie into the mix.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:57 Todd Archer
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[Comment From Dave Dave: ]
Who will be the Cowboys place kicker next year?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:57 Dave
11:58

Todd Archer:
David Buehler ... but I still think they should look at Matt Stover if things are spotty in the off-season stuff.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:58 Todd Archer
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[Comment From john john: ]
If Cowboys goes up the chart to get Earl Thomas, do u think he makes an instant impact .
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:58 john
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Todd Archer:
I do. That's why I would trade up for him. He can cover in the slot. He has good ball skills. He would be a guy I would target.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:59 Todd Archer
12:00

Todd Archer:
Thanks for all of the questions. We'll do some more of this with the draft coming on fast, I'm sure. Remember to check out the blog for updates.

Courage.

 

[RS12]

[Comment From ReidReid: ]
Do you think our top pick last year, Jason Williams, can come back and have an impact this year?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:29 Reid
11:31


Todd Archer:
I don't know. He has a long way to go. This is a big off-season for him. He has to show he can handle some sort of role. He has the athleticism but he needs to pick up the mental part of the game. Too many times LB coch Reggie Herring in camp had to yell reminders to him. I wish I could give you a more definitive answer on this one but I haven't seen it yet.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:31 Todd Archer
11:31

This is disapointing, though Wade recently seemed more upbeat about him. Like to see the first pick in the 09 draft make some impact this year.

 

[RS12]

[Comment From ArynAryn: ]
Do the 2nd year players look more physically ready to contribute this year? A lot has been written about Brewster's baby fat, and how are Williams and Hodge coming along after season ending surgeries?
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:41 Aryn
11:42

Todd Archer:
We haven't seen them so I can't really say. Hodge won't be ready for the OTAs and mini-camp. Brewster and Williams are doing everything int he conditioning program. Here's my thought on Brewster: he will never look pretty but he will fight and scrap. Hodge faces an uphill battle this year, I think. He has to be a special teams' ace.
Tuesday April 13, 2010 11:42 Todd Archer
11:42

He doesnt sound real positive about Hodge either.

 

[Woods]

This is disapointing, though Wade recently seemed more upbeat about him. Like to see the first pick in the 09 draft make some impact this year.

i'd obviously put more weight into what wade thinks than archer.

 

[big dog cowboy]

I understand why people are high on Bradford. He has the size. He has the arm. Seems like a good kid. But aside from Adrian Peterson when was the last OU skill player to do much of anything in the NFL? Not to offend the Sooners out there, but they haven't had much success.

What the hell does that have to do with anything? When was the last time a skill player from Eastern Illinois did much of anything in the NFL until Romo?

 

[Chief]

What the hell does that have to do with anything? When was the last time a skill player from Eastern Illinois did much of anything in the NFL until Romo?

No kidding. I've never understood that logic.

The craziness reaches amazing heights this time of year.

 

[DCBoysfan]

Good Stuff.

 

[DFWJC]

The more I hear about last year's draft the worse it sounds. All of those picks....so far not much to show for it. It's only been one season and a lot of injuries though, so I'm holding out hope.

Have to say though, I hate picking a ton of so-so players vs grabbing 2-3 very good (or great) guys that could really make and impact, then adding some UDFA depth for training camp. Last year's draft was frustrating for me, but it's way too early to give on it.

 

[speedkilz88]

The more I hear about last year's draft the worse it sounds. All of those picks....so far not much to show for it. It's only been one season and a lot of injuries though, so I'm holding out hope.

Have to say though, I hate picking a ton of so-so players vs grabbing 2-3 very good (or great) guys that could really make and impact, then adding some UDFA depth for training camp. Last year's draft was frustrating for me, but it's way too early to give on it.

The mediots know nothing about how the rookies from last season are doing or if they can play. Shoot Archer thinks Carpenter can still be a starter.

 

[jobberone]

i'd obviously put more weight into what wade thinks than archer.

Wade sugarcoats everything he says publicly about a player. So no I wouldn't take what he has to say too literally. You have to try to read between the lines with Wade and for a fan that's really impossible.

 

[gimmesix]

This is disapointing, though Wade recently seemed more upbeat about him. Like to see the first pick in the 09 draft make some impact this year.

Since Archer is talking about camp last preseason, it's not a big deal that Williams struggled (and it was pretty obvious early on that he was struggling).

He had a lot of ground to make up coming from Western Illinois and a position that bears little resemblance to what the Cowboys are asking him to do. It'll be interesting to see how far along he is in the transition to ILB in the 3-4.

We saw some of his natural athleticism as the preseason wore on, hopefully now he's acclimated to his role and can flow to the ball better and understand his responsibilities better.

 

[Kangaroo]

This is disapointing, though Wade recently seemed more upbeat about him. Like to see the first pick in the 09 draft make some impact this year.

He was what a 3rd round pick I expect more from him in the 3rd year also do not forget he was injured. Plus he came from a small school of course he was going to struggle last year with assignments. People way over react after one year or even two years on draft picks. Jenkins was a bust because of one bad play , Braide James was never going to contribute after he barely saw the field his first few years . I mean how many more times do we have to expect instant star probowler out of every player. It took Ball a couple years and now he is paying off as a solid Safety/Corner not an all star but the type of guy you need to win Superbowls solid does his job and gives us flexibility. Oh and he is not over paid.

People give the young players time to develop

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

These guys are beat writers, majority of them haven't sniffed a football field... Herring is teaching a YOUNG player the position, HELLO, that's what coaches do!

I personally think Jason Williams we have an impact in 2010

 

[Woods]

Wade sugarcoats everything he says publicly about a player. So no I wouldn't take what he has to say too literally. You have to try to read between the lines with Wade and for a fan that's really impossible.

With respect to J Williams, Wade did say some positives about 2-3 weeks ago, if I remember correctly. It was posted on this site. But I know what you mean regarding Wade . . . . . but given Wade said this regarding the player in the off-season, I'm holding out hope. (In any case, I'll still take Wade's words over Archer's.)

 

[MarionBarberThe4th]

Why are the Cowboys one of the favorites for the Super Bowl in the NFC when they just finally won their first playoff game against a team they have beaten twice already that year?

Somebody shoot this Einstein an invite to the 'Zone